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Wheel Encoder Generator: testers wanted

bot-thoughts's picture
Posted Wed, 10/27/2010 - 12:10am by bot-thoughts
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Pokey

I've been working on coding up a cross-platform java app to design/print rotary (aka shaft) encoders. It's ready for people to test it... anyone interested in giving it a spin?  If so contact me and I'll send you the download link.  Once it's been smoke tested a little I'll post up a link for more to try.

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bot-thoughts's picture

Effectively, as small as you

by bot-thoughts - 11/29/2010 - 6:52pm

Effectively, as small as you want.

The software lets you select the diameter.

The smallest encoder size that can be generated is 2mm outer diameter with 1mm inner diameter.

There probably isn't a sensor small enough that would work with an encoder that tiny, so the software doesn't limit you, the size of sensors does.

Michael

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How small are the encoders?

by JarDogBox - 11/29/2010 - 12:59pm

How small are the encoders?